DEPUTY CHIEF OF FIRE (MINOA)

                                                                                    41915

                                                                                                                                                                Competitive

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves responsibility for assisting the Fire Chief in the daily operations and supervision of career and volunteer firefighters in a combination village fire department. An employee in this class administers and delivers firefighter training and health and safety programs, responds to fire alarms and assists with directing fire scene operations. The Deputy Chief of Fire assists in the development of policies, rules, and regulations and acts on behalf of the Fire Chief during absences. Work is reviewed by the Fire Chief through reports and success of the department’s programs and activities. Under general supervision of the Fire Chief, the employee is allowed leeway for independent judgment. General supervision is exercised over subordinate staff including line officers, career and volunteer firefighters. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Responds to fire alarms and other emergencies as needed, directing personnel at the scene of incidents.

Supervises and assigns work to subordinate staff.

Assists with the assessment, inspection and maintenance of firefighting vehicles, equipment, apparatus and other materials used in the prevention and extinguishment of fires.

Assists with departmental planning, forecasting and budgeting.

Develops, implements and conducts training programs pertaining to the Public Employee Health and Safety (PESH) Act and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Oversees firefighter health and safety education programs, and/or trains and develops personnel.

Attends district, county and state fire service meetings, workshops and conferences.

Writes necessary reports and communications.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of modern fire science, including firefighting apparatus and techniques, modern fire suppression and prevention, fire safety and emergency medical response.

Thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Fire Department.

Good knowledge of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.

Good knowledge of PESH and NFPA regulations.

Good knowledge of training practices and techniques.

Good knowledge of Municipal Law, Village Law, and other sections of New York State statutes relating to fire departments.

Good knowledge of New York State Federal law and local laws, statues and ordinances regarding public safety, fire districts and special districts.

Good knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and management.

Good knowledge of the principles and practices of fire administration and the ability to apply these principles effectively.

Ability to maintain productive discipline and high morale.

Ability to work directly with the media, the public and government officials.

Ability to lead and give effective orders.

Ability to adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of action in an emergency.

Ability to prepare technical and administrative reports.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to operate a personal computer and use related applications.

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• NFPA 1021 Fire Officer 3
• Fire Instructor 2
• NYS 229 Certification

AND

• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Administration or Fire Science and five (5) years of permanent competitive class status in the title of Fire Lieutenant in a fire department

SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS AT TIME OF APPOINTMENT

• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
• Possession of a New York State Emergency Medical Technician – Basic certification

Original date of composition: 9/2026